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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 08, 2008 Page 6 ^ Look at the benefit of converting the City's fleet to compressed gas, and pur- chase those supplies via cooperative purchase contracts in conjunction with other cities. Mr. Maschka recognized that there would be an upfront cost to the City, but opined that it would represent substantial savings over the long- term. ^ Complete the energy management review of all City facilities, and where ap- propriate, consider motion sensors, street light sensors, and other energy effi- ciencies. ^ Continue to market Roseville's location to prospective home-buyers with its proximity to both downtowns and other amenities, which would serve to in- crease property tax values in Roseville. Mr. Maschka opined that the City's marketing assets had always been underutilized. ^ Start looking at intergenerational apartment buildings to address housing needs of both baby and echo boomers. Mr. Maschka opined that, due to col- lege debt, a recent graduate may be a renter until their mid-late 20's, and this could provide a great opportunity for the City to provide nice apartment build- ings, and opined "if you build it, they will come." Mr. Maschka noted that there had been no new apartment buildings built recently in Roseville, and en- couraged economic redevelopment for multi-family housing through use of tax increment financing and other incentives to improve older multi-family buildings already in the community. ^ Mr. Maschka expressed appreciation that the Mayor was on the GEARS Committee, opining that it would provide the City with a voice in future tran- sit options. Mr. Maschka suggested that the City consider connecting with re- gional parking systems (i.e., U of M) to achieve and facilitate additional tran- sit options. ^ Mr. Maschka suggested that the City consider LED lighting options, and simi- lar to discussion outcomes of the OVAL Task Force, take advantage of in- creasing technologies for park and recreation facilities and athletic fields to realize energy cost recovery within six months. ^ Mr. Maschka opined that "government can lead" and encouraged Roseville to be that leader; and encouraged additional support for LEED Certification for remodeling and new construction. Mr. Maschka in conclusion, recommended that the City "keep your powder dry," and opined that events and decision-making over the next six months would be critically important. Ann Berry, 1059 Woodhill Drive Ms. Berry noted that she'd made her notes for recommendation to the City Coun- cil prior to the recent economic dilemma, and recognized the suggestions made by Mr. Maschka. Ms. Berry, as a retired widow on a fixed income, and residing in the same home for 46 years, brought her perspective to budget discussions. Ms. Berry noted the most important issues to her were to maintain and improve upon